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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Shows the burst of pace typical for a mid-table Liga Portugal forward. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable straight-line speed suited to stretching Betclic defences. (conf 0.35)
Adequate change of direction for a striker at this level. (conf 0.35)
Sustains a workrate consistent with a rotation forward in Portugal. (conf 0.35)
Control
Serviceable control under pressure for a top-flight Portuguese forward. (conf 0.35)
Modest close control, more link and hold-up than beating defenders. (conf 0.35)
Uses frame reasonably to protect the ball as a target forward. (conf 0.35)
Clean enough contact on shots for a squad striker in the league. (conf 0.35)
Distribution
Combines adequately in tight areas with midfield support. (conf 0.35)
Limited involvement in long-range distribution as an attacker. (conf 0.35)
Rarely delivers crosses given a central striker profile. (conf 0.3)
Functional awareness of teammates' runs in the final third. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Fringe-level composure in front of goal expected for the role. (conf 0.4)
Generally sensible shot choices for a Betclic-level forward. (conf 0.35)
Makes the runs expected of a central striker in this system. (conf 0.35)
Unlikely to be a primary dead-ball taker at this stage. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Competes reasonably in the air as a target forward. (conf 0.35)
Holds his own physically against Liga Portugal defenders. (conf 0.35)
Defense
Applies expected pressing effort from the front for Santa Clara. (conf 0.35)
Limited defensive output typical of a pure striker. (conf 0.3)
Minimal defensive tracking as an attacking outlet. (conf 0.3)
Mental
Fairly steady in duels given his developmental stage. (conf 0.35)
Decision-making still maturing at this level of competition. (conf 0.35)
Puts in consistent effort befitting a squad forward role. (conf 0.35)
Resilience
No known injury history, treated as an average baseline. (conf 0.3)
Outlook
Young forward with room to grow within Portuguese football. (conf 0.35)
Little recognition outside domestic Portuguese circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
M. Costa is a young striker plying his trade with Santa Clara in the Liga Portugal Betclic. Details on his specific game are limited, but his profile fits that of a developing forward competing for minutes in Portugal's top flight. He offers the mobility and pressing effort expected of a modern number nine at a mid-table club, with his finishing and decision-making still developing against senior opposition.